Lance Armstrong

When I first moved to Austin, in the late eighties, I would take these long, 120-mile training rides out west around Lake Travis, to Marble Falls and back. Coming into town on Redbud Trail, just past the intersection at Westlake Drive, I’d go up this little rise—the last hill of the day—and then I’d crest, and all of a sudden, this perfect view of downtown would emerge. Right in the middle, centered exactly, was the Capitol. That always told me, “You’re home now, welcome back.” The skyline has since changed—there was no Austonian, no W Hotel—and back then Austin wasn’t as crowded and the riding was safer. I don’t do 120-mile rides anymore, but I still ride into Austin from the west, still crest that hill, and still think, “I’m home now.”

Wow, looks amazing. And familiar! I can see why Austin is Adelaide’s sister city!

Harrell

And you don’t need PED’s to get that feeling.

dp

f/u

dp

wtf have you done?

Hmmmm….

Not cheated nor used PEDs.

Harrell

Ridden my bicycle and enjoyed scenic views without ped’s nor tried to destroy people for being honest. Admittedly everyone in that era cheated but lying and then actively trying to destroy people that told the truth… scummy.

Simon Grech

Go and f/yourself! He did mistakes that he overpaid for!

John McConnico

I photographed Lance on one of those rides. Around 1991 I think. Way before his rise to fame. At one point he caught up to an old farmer wearing a straw hat on a bike from the 50’s and he rode alongside for a while, chatting like it was a Sunday afternoon. They made a big climb together, then Lance glided down into Austin.

Judas Iscariot

Most people don’t like growth, but still have 4+ kids.

Ferblungen

‘Armstrong is a former professional cyclist’ Understatement.

Jano Szabo

Former rolling billboard for the crap du jour – unlike the rest of them.